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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.60, 21,239.40 and 12,750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.60, 21,239.40 and 12,750.20 is: 19,125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.60 : 21,239.40 = 12,750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.60/21,239.40 = 12,750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.60x = 21,239.40 × 12,750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.60x = 270,806,597.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,806,597.88/14,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,125.30

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